Procurement Specialist

One permanent full-time position and one 24 month fixed-term full-time position

Our Purpose
When you work with the Canterbury District Health Board, you're part of something very special. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people who live in the Canterbury region. Our primary goal is to put people at the heart of everything we do.
The Team
The role of the Supply Chain team is to provide efficient procurement of goods and services in order to meet end user requirements through collaborative engagement and relationship management and supporting the ongoing development and effectiveness of the Procurement function for the CDHB, South Island DHBs and the wider New Zealand health sector.
The Role
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our Supply and Procurement team.
Responsibilities:
Procurement Project Management and implementation
Procurement data analysis
Provision of Professional Procurement Service to Internal and External Customers
Effective Supplier Negotiation and Liaison
Providing Support to Stakeholders and other Supply team members

Essential:
Experience in procurement
Experience of working in a team environment
Experience of managing supplier/customer relationships, commercial contracts and products
Computer literacy including experience in the use of the Microsoft suite of products (Excel and Word)

Desirable but not essential:
Experience in the Oracle financial computer system
Working knowledge and application of the Government Rules of Sourcing
Previous experience within a hospital environment or healthcare setting
A relevant tertiary qualification, or previous relevant government procurement experience

Our Culture:What matters to us
Ko Te Whatu Manawa Tangata
Putting people at the heart of all we do
Health is ultimately all about people. What's important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.
Belonging Here
Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board, our people enjoy access to, flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.
We hope you'll seriously consider joining us, but if this role isn't a good fit for you, please share this opportunity with people in your personal networks.
If you are interested in this role please apply now! Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted.
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Your application will be reviewed and progressed as soon as possible.